The McGill Dobson Cup (MDC) Start-UP Boot Camp is all about action, training, knowledge, and collaboration. You will learn from successful start-UP veterans, students, lawyers, as well as, through interactive activities with your peers. Keep your eyes open for potential business partners, they are all around you!

The MDC Start-UP Boot Camp is this semester’s first event of the MDC Start-UP Competition. The MDC is your opportunity to pitch your business ideas to successful entrepreneurs for a chance to win from $60,000 in prize money. Better yet, winners receive mentorship from McGill’s most experienced entrepreneurs.

“Intellectual Property & Protection of Personal Information and Social Media Issues in the context of starting-up”

Charles Chevrette, Management Partner, McMillan LLP

Charles is a Québec market leader in private equity, venture capital mergers and acquisitions, as well as in sophisticated cross-border transactions. He is particularly active in technology-related investments and M&As (IT, telecom, biotech, aerospace and energy) and in the financial services sector.

This is an opportunity to meet and collaborate with participants who possess a diverse set of talents. You will have the chance to work on pitching skills, and engage with a small team to work on a fun and creative exercise.

3:30-4:00 Break (Bronfman lobby)

4:00-5:00 Interactive and inclusive discussion with MDC mentors/judges and past MDC winners - your participation is encouraged! Followed by final words & wrap-up.

5:00-6:00 Wine & cheese (Bronfman 2nd floor)

Cap off the day with a glass of white! Enjoy delicious appetizers, refreshments, as well as wine & cheese.